Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Old Town Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Maine for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the Maine state average of 49%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is lower than the Maine state average of 84%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Maine state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maine state average of 15% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in ME
- Math Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 79% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Old Town Elementary School serves the west part of its district in Old Town, ME, covering an area of approximately 42.1 square miles. Families typically experience a drive of 10-12 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone about 8.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
School Overview
Old Town Elementary School's student population of 488 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
488 students
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Old Town Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 500 schools in Maine (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Old Town Elementary School is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#313 out of 500 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
79%
84%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Asian
1%
1%
Hispanic
5%
4%
Black
2%
5%
White
85%
85%
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
28.5%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
40%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
19%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ME Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Old Town Elementary School's ranking?
Old Town Elementary School is ranked #313 out of 500 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Maine.
What schools are Old Town Elementary School often compared to?
Old Town Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Dr Lewis S Libby School, Asa C Adams School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 49% ME state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 84% ME state average).
How many students attend Old Town Elementary School?
488 students attend Old Town Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Old Town Elementary School students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Old Town Elementary School?
Old Town Elementary School has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Maine state average of 11:1.
What grades does Old Town Elementary School offer ?
Old Town Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Old Town Elementary School part of?
Old Town Elementary School is part of RSU 34 School District.
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